Category Archives: Coldharbour Lane

David Greig – the sign returns

Posted on May 31, 2021 by John

David Greig – the Sign returns The old presumed lost David Greig shop sign at Coldharbour Lane makes a spectactular return, cleaned and restored. Located at 232 Coldharbour Lane, it was the home of David Greig Butchers. Well done to … Continue reading →

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New Planters for Loughborough junction

Posted on November 26, 2020 by John

In the last few days, some lovely new planters have appeared in Loughborough Junction, just by the entrance to Loughborough Junction railway station. A collaboration between Loughborough Junction Action Group, Father Nature and Poroban. https://www.poroban.com/lj-greenlink

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Coldharbour Lane by Kimball Bumstead

Posted on July 31, 2020 by John

This painting titled Coldharbour Lane by Kimball Bumstead, painted in 2019 https://www.kimbalbumstead.com/  

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233 Coldharbour Lane, or as we know it today, Loco

Posted on April 21, 2020 by John

For many years now, 233 Coldharbour Lane has been open as a mini supermarket named Loco. This store is opposite the Tesco store which took over the Warrior pub after it closed, I think,  in 2002,  having been open since … Continue reading →

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Rock Steady Eddies by Ed Gray

Posted on January 6, 2019 by John

Rock Steady Eddies Camberwell “Full English” by Ed Gray. Painted 2006. http://www.edgrayart.com/ Just a note: the cook in the painting is Sal , Eddies brother. Eddie is his time was a local champion arm wrestler.

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VS Pritchett , a brief stay as a child in Loughborough Junction

Posted on October 31, 2018 by John

VS Pritchett was a prolific writer with novels, short stories, biography, literary criticism and travel writing. He was born in 1900 and died in 1997. His father was in early marriage not successful in business or work and the family … Continue reading →

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Joshua Armitage

Posted on August 30, 2018 by John

Joshua Armitage is a painter who painted scenes in Loughborough Junction. Here is a selection, I think from 2015/2016. http://www.josharmitage.co.uk/ Coldharbour 1   Coldharbour 111 Flaxman Road Eastlake Road Study Eastlake 11   Eastlake 111 Eastlake 1V    

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A history of 200 Coldharbour Lane – now home to Harbour Cycles

Posted on July 30, 2018 by John

On February 14th 2014, Harbour Cycles opened at 200 Coldharbour Lane, the latest in a long line of businesses occupying these premises for just over 150 years. In early 1860’s the railways arrived at what became known as Loughborough Junction.  … Continue reading →

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The Street Art around Loughborough Junction

Posted on March 25, 2018 by John

Always interesting is all the street / shop fascia art you can see around Loughborough Junction. By far the most prolific artist is Morganico, whose work can be seen in a number of places. Joels & Barneys Cafe, Loughborough Junction … Continue reading →

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Coldharbour Lane: names before numbers

Posted on January 31, 2018 by John

Before street numbering began in the 1870’s blocks of buildings had individual names. Today you can still see this on a number of terraces that still exist. This is Dover Terrace which runs from 171 Coldharbour Lane, the Dover Castle … Continue reading →

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